One of the great successes of the common law has been the judicial contribution to the development of UK public law, which has become one of the most vibrant in the world, seeking to hold governments and public authorities to account, without the underpinning of a written constitution. The development, however, has not been without its challenges, not least in relation to the judiciary’s need to demarcate its role within political and constitutional system

The launch of the book Landmark Cases in Public Law is a timely consideration of the major decisions in the field. In it leading practitioners and academics present the landmark cases in their context often presenting new insights which will help inform understanding of our public law.

This event will begin at 18:00 with a formal discussion of how the British Courts preserved the principle of legality and the rule of law over the years, together with short presentations, which reflect on key moments in the evolution of public law. The discussion will be chaired by Prof Juss and Sunkin and is followed by a drinks reception.

Hart Publishing will have copies available for sale on the night at a special launch price of £60 (RSP £80).

Hart books aim to be intellectually stimulating and innovative, and they seek to contribute to the academic study of law as well as to its development and practical implementation. Hart's list is international in scope, and is distributed globally. With over 1500 titles in print the list includes textbooks, scholarly monographs and works for practitioners and spans the entirety of legal scholarship.